Goldman Sachs A Level Insight Day Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was really enjoyable, I learnt a lot more about the firm through various networking and speakers. I also enjoyed the practical applications of Economics and contextual talks on Emerging Markets for example

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • More of an insight rather than work experience but I felt very welcomed

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Lots of opportunities to speak to employees from across the firm a mix of socialising and networking which gave plenty of guidance to follow similar paths

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Really helped build on networking skills, also some of the talks will help with my Economics studies at universities

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well planned and organised

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was generally very friendly and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves ase well as learn a lot

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There interview and CV workshops that they ran throughout the insight which were very useful

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • The networking was very useful especially with current grads who had just gone through the process and were able to give a very valid insight

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Helped dispell the myth of the negative hardline corporate culture at Goldman Sachs. Yes the environment is competitive and Goldman aren't afraid to showcase that. But it is a promotion of healthy competition that makes one strive to be the best they can be rather than just simply the best

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Yes, it made the prospect of working in Investment Banking all the more attractive

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Goldman Sachs only offer to reimburse expenses for those travelling from out of London, however my expenses were not significant, only tube travel as lunch is provided

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were varied networking opportunities from socialising at lunch to speakers to having a sort of 'speed networking' event which gave exposure to a lot of service lines within the firm

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very useful, the employees were able to answer all the questions you have as well as offer guidance and support on career choices. The HR department were extremley helpful

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • The standard activities such as gym and sport are available

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes it is definitley an oppurtunity to get your foot through the door of investment banking

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

May 2015

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